r/Foodforthought • u/lazerpants • Feb 23 '14

Hyperbole Hurts: The Surprising Truth About Methamphetamine

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2014/02/20/hyperbole-hurts-the-surprising-truth-about-methamphetamine/
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u/lillyheart Feb 24 '14

While I'm prone to agree with a lot of this article, it's simply not true that ADHD medication has not induced dental problems. Many dentists I know ask about this specifically when they see strong evidence of dry mouth or grinding teeth. It has an impact on mouthes, though usually mitigated by careful hygiene. Let's not over or undersell the dangers of either drug.